This 2nd bike thing.....

I bet that bike could cause a few issues if you had to stop suddenly.

Go for the BMW.

Originally Posted by bikageboy

what about one of these

Looks like a Chang-Jiang... I think you'd have equal luck walking.

Originally Posted by Moobie

Go for the BMW.

BMW UK called me today to see if the dealer had contacted me, they haden't so they've asked another dealer to call., and I hope to have t test this weekend....

I feel a run up to M&P coming on.....

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Without wishing to be predictable

Test a KTM 950 Adventure! Much more fun than the BM and it will easily take pillions. My wife was never happy on the back of the SV but she is fine on the KTM. Added to that it is an awesome bike! I love it!!!! I tried an 1150 adventure as well as the KTM and the KTM made the BM feel like a lumbering tractor...

Originally Posted by Twit

Test a KTM 950 Adventure! Much more fun than the BM and it will easily take pillions. My wife was never happy on the back of the SV but she is fine on the KTM. Added to that it is an awesome bike! I love it!!!! I tried an 1150 adventure as well as the KTM and the KTM made the BM feel like a lumbering tractor...

Maybe if they did a low seat version... Guys, I'm a short ****, I don't fit on big bikes...

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VFR 800... can't go wrong... I rode a mates a few weeks ago and it's AWESOME! Confidence inspiring, comfortable, more upright than it looks and plenty of power.

Mate of mine has a Ducati 916 and a bandit 12 as a second bike. Happy as the proverbial pig he is too.

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Originally Posted by Jelster

I don't know how many on here have tried the GS, but everybody that I know who has, says it's a marvelous machine.
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Er, No Steve not everyone you know, I've had test rides on both the 1150 and 1200 GS, it's OK, if you're into that kind of thing, but not what I'd call good, also a lot of money for what it is.

Cheers Mark.

Beemers are OK, but I can't get on with the gearbox.